Arbutus Music Academy

Arbutus Music Academy was founded in 2009. Our teachers are dedicated to offering the highest level of music instruction to students of all ages and levels. We use our years of experience as performers and as teachers to find the best way for you to learn. Lessons are available in Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano, Guitar and Theory. Students are encouraged to participate in our own ensembles, and perform in regular informal and formal recitals and master classes. Many of our students also participate in local festivals, youth orchestras and school programs. We hope to offer a supportive and friendly environment for our students to discover music making and carry a love of music through their lives.

Whether for beginners or advanced students, young or old, our teachers use their world-wide experience and training to craft the best way for each student to explore the beauty of violin or viola playing.

Cello
If you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced cello student,private cello lessons with a creative and motivating teacher are the best way to develop skills.

Piano
Whether just starting or continuing to learn piano, our refined approach to keyboard technique, theory, history, and ear training will help you along.

Guitar
Classical guitar can be one of the most rewarding and flexible instruments to learn and practice for a lifetime.

Theory
An essential and fundamental part of mastering any instrument or composing is knowing the theory behind the music!

"We have been with Jennifer at Arbutus Music Academy for more than eight years. Jennifer is a wonderful teacher who is patient and deeply committed to the growth of the student. She has built a solid foundation for our daughters' musical education, beyond the violin. We could not have asked for a better teacher!"

- Karen

"Our daughter has been attending Arbutus Academy for almost six years now and we have to say how pleased we are with her progress. The teachers and staff at the academy are highly dedicated to their students which can be evidenced by the amount of their private time that they invest, particularly in the group activities. Our daughter has been encouraged to participate in both formal and informal recitals as well as Kiwanis festivals. They gently encourage and motivate the students to move up to new levels of playing, always maintaining a positive atmosphere."

- Chris and Concha

"Our two sons have been students at the academy for 7 years, where they have learned violin, guitar, and theory. Thanks to the teachers at Arbutus, the boys not only have become technically skilled musicians, but they have also grown in their love for music; they have become comfortable, confident, and happy performing for other people, and also working and performing in groups. These are skills which I am sure they will be able to apply in other areas outside of music, such as at school, at work, and in their social lives--so Arbutus has offered an excellent mix of disciplined learning, fun, and personal growth."